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To be contemplating ordering a piece of 'breast milk' jewellery?

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SweetElizaRose · 29/04/2016 11:21

I mean it's ick right? And a few months a go id have pulled this face at the thought of it Hmm
However I have been exclusively expressing for dd for nearly 19 weeks having been unable to feed properly for numerous reasons (c-section, prem baby in NICU, long hospital stay, very unwell after c section) and I think I might actually be able to get her to six months. This thought seemed completely unachievable at the start but I'm beginning to think I might be able to do it. It's been bloody hard work, every three or four hours day and night expressing and I have an older child too. I kind of want something to mark it especially after I do eventually stop.
Something like this maybe. I've lost the plot haven't I?

To be contemplating ordering a piece of 'breast milk' jewellery?
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sjd84 · 29/04/2016 12:51

I have one of these necklaces, and I love mine as a memento, I would not have been able to afford diamonds as an alternative! Mine is now 2 years old and is not yellow and has not turned into cheese - if you want one get one OP. Smile

MiaowTheCat · 29/04/2016 12:52

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Cornettoninja · 29/04/2016 13:04

I don't see how it's much different to a 'push' present or more traditional eternity ring.

BF is bloody hard, physically I mean. I reckon the number of women who can just latch a baby on and trot off up Ben Nevis are minuscule. It's much more common to be crying over your poor nipples and engorged breasts at 3am in the first few weeks.

Expressing for any amount of time is a different ball game altogether. The sheer organisation and hours devoted to getting your milk out then into the baby is so far removed from direct or bottle feeding it's not even on the same pitch tbh.

However, I do think the milk jewellery is rank (Wink). If it appeals to you though go for it. Personally I'd plump for the opal or moonstone suggestion.

TinyTear · 29/04/2016 13:10

Use Milk Diamonds though... Tanya is lovely and her things are gorgeous...

She does breastmilk, but also first lock and lots more

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SweetElizaRose · 29/04/2016 13:35

I wasn't feeling 'smug' about it - it's just that it was what I wanted for dd and I couldn't give the other things (natural labour at term for a start off) that I'm grateful I've managed this. I wouldn't tell people what it was in case they stopped being friends with me and may not even wear it.

Mixed opinions but coming down in favour of weird I think!

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WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 29/04/2016 13:35

Won't it go off?

My dd has souvenirs of her first feeds. We still have at the cow and gate spoons.
Could feed her as her tongue tie was too severe.

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SweetElizaRose · 29/04/2016 13:40

I think they must preserve it some how? Dry it into powder maybe?

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ThisWasCrownjewel · 29/04/2016 13:41

Sorry not RTFT so apologies if someone's already asked... How would you ever know if it was your breastmilk in the piece, if indeed it contains any breastmilk at all? (Cynical I know).

NeedACleverNN · 29/04/2016 13:42

Isn't it set in resin so therefore is sealed and won't go off?

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SweetElizaRose · 29/04/2016 13:44

It's a leap of faith crown!

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MrsArthurShappey · 29/04/2016 13:45

Won't it just end up being a congealed lump of breast-cheese inside a piece of naff jewellery.

Sorry, but this made me snort unattractively!

Clandestino · 29/04/2016 13:47

I've lost the plot haven't I?

Yes. Icky.

TooLazyToWriteMyOwnFuckinPiece · 29/04/2016 13:48

I thought about this but I too wondered about how you'd know it was yours! Trust, I suppose.
Exclusive expressing would be bloody hard, it is a big achievement.
It's odd you're allowed to say a 20 hour labour was hard and an achievement, but if it's to do with bf you have to say it's easy as pie.

TinyTear · 29/04/2016 13:55

it's dehydrated and powdered and set in resin.
I will be getting earrings done for my birthday with breast milk and a lock of hair from the other daughter.

that is why i know what methods Milk Diamonds uses. do check her fb page or her site

milkdiamonds.co.uk/

i met her here in MN through the miscarriage pages and she is a good friend now, even though we haven't met in person yet...

it is not weird, it is not yuk
she also does cufflinks and tie pins for men

IveGotAGoldenTicket · 29/04/2016 13:59

Fart in a locket

I feel a name change coming on Grin

thomassodorisland · 29/04/2016 14:02

I don't think it's weird the pink head had breastmilk in it and the blue had my sons hair.
I love both and fully recommend milk diamonds to anyone.

I've even just ordered my wedding bands from her the morning (not with milk or hair).

To be contemplating ordering a piece of 'breast milk' jewellery?
TinyTear · 29/04/2016 14:04

thomassodor they are gorgeous!

can't wait to order my birthday earrings soon

BonjourMinou · 29/04/2016 14:04

I've got a milk diamonds necklace and it's beautiful, really elegant and discreet. I don't tell everybody what's in it though Wink a select few know.

BonjourMinou · 29/04/2016 14:11

My one looks like this.

To be contemplating ordering a piece of 'breast milk' jewellery?
CalleighDoodle · 29/04/2016 14:12

It doesnt affect anyone else. If it is something you like, get it.

I bf'd both my children for around the two year mark. I miss it. and by it i mean the fact i didnt have to exercise to maintain my weight

CaptainWarbeck · 29/04/2016 14:15

Bonjour that one's nice.

Couldn't you get something milky coloured as jewellery to symbolise it though? Does it have to have the actual breast milk in?

crayfish · 29/04/2016 14:17

The jewellery is hideous, but personally I would give you a breastmilk medal for exclusively expressing for this long. I managed six weeks and it nearly broke me and my boobs, you are a hero and deserve whatever reward you want.

greedygorb · 29/04/2016 14:21

You'd be better getting one of those bracelets with writing engraved on it thats says 'I'm fucking amazing me' and a tasteful picture of a tit.
I wouldn't have wasted 30ml of breast milk as I found it ialmost mpossible to express and ended up feeding DS every 2 hours for the first 6 months until his bowel matured and whilst I went slowly mad. It is def. something to celebrate.
Alternatively a party, a carton of formula and a big big sleep.

crayfish · 29/04/2016 14:21

Oh and for anyone who doesn't think breastfeeding is an 'achievement' (I personally do although I couldn't do it), I'd like you to try exclusively expressing for any length of time. It's the hardest of all possible milk-feeding choices.

Pedestriana · 29/04/2016 14:23

I fully understand what you're saying OP but the notion of jewellery containing bodily fluids makes me think of Green Wing every time.